How To Fix TD704 - The style & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 704

• Message text: The style & does not exist

What causes this issue?

A style has been allocated to your text which does not exist in the SAP
System.

System Response

The style cannot be allocated.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization to allocate a style, display the styles
available (command Format Style...). Select an appropriate style.
If you do not have authorization to allocate a style, contact your SAP
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD704 - The style & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TD704 ("The style & does not exist") typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a text style in SAPscript or Smart Forms that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when printing forms, generating documents, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Style Definition: The specified style has not been created or is not available in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Style Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used for the style in the form or script.
  Transport Issues: If the style was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the style.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Style Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE71 (SAPscript) or SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms).
  Check if the style exists by navigating to the relevant area where styles are defined.
  If the style does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Style:
  
  If the style is missing, create a new style using transaction SE78 (for SAPscript) or within the Smart Forms transaction.
  Ensure that the style name matches exactly with what is being referenced in the script or form.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  If the style was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the style name in the form or script to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the style.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the form or script again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAPscript: A text processing tool used in SAP for creating and maintaining forms for print layout.
  Smart Forms: A more modern alternative to SAPscript that allows for easier form design and maintenance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71: SAPscript form maintenance.
  SMARTFORMS: Smart Forms maintenance.
  SE78: SAPscript style maintenance.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.